2025 Top Book and Top Monthly Comfy Reads

Solito by Javier Zamora is a powerful and deeply moving memoir that stayed with me long after I finished reading. Told from the perspective of Zamora as a young child, the story follows his journey from El Salvador to the United States, traveling alone in search of his parents. Despite the heaviness of the subject,…

The Measure by Nikki Erlick is one of those books that quietly settles into your thoughts and stays there. The story begins with a simple but profound idea: everyone receives a box containing a string that measures the length of their life. From that moment on, the novel explores how people choose to live once…

May reading felt a little heavier, a little more emotional—and deeply reflective. This month brought romance, heartbreak, and one standout mystery that completely stole the show. Here’s a look at everything I read in May 2025: May Comfy Pick of the Month: Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny (Part of a Series) Total Books Read:…

If you’ve been loving the chemistry, banter, and big personalities of the Beautiful series, Beautiful Boss by Christina Lauren is a fun and satisfying addition. This book is both a novella and part of the larger Beautiful series, revisiting beloved characters and giving readers one more glimpse into their evolving love story. It’s shorter than…

July was a huge and emotionally varied reading month for me. From devastating romances and reflective literary fiction to gripping historical novels and powerful memoirs, this stack had range. It was one of those months where every book left some kind of mark—whether through heartbreak, healing, or pure escapism. Here’s everything I read in July…

I just finished Breaking and Entering by Jeremy Smith on a quiet evening, curled up with a blanket and a warm drink. It’s the kind of book that doesn’t demand your attention loudly—instead, it settles in beside you, unfolding slowly and thoughtfully, and lingers long after you’ve closed the cover. From the start, the book…